Tag: Minister of Works and Transport

Uganda Takes Lead as East Africa’s Virology Center of Excellence

Uganda has cemented its place as a regional health powerhouse after being officially designated East Africa’s Center of Excellence in Virology, a historic milestone that promises to revolutionize the fight against deadly viral diseases such as...

Ditch biomass, Embrace Clean Energy for Africa’s Growth – Says Museveni

Oil & Gas

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a clarion call to African nations to abandon outdated energy sources and embrace clean, affordable electricity as the key to reversing environmental damage and driving the continent’s economic renewal. Speaking to...

Business

Ugandan Government Fronts Local Content in Developing Standard Gauge...

The $2.3 billion project, expected to take 42 months to complete, will revolutionize Uganda's transportation sector, reducing travel time and increasing efficiency.

National News

Minister Katumba Wamala Announces Total Closure of Karuma Bridge...

In April 2024, Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and China Seventh Railway Group to repair the defects.

National News

Gov’t Guarantees Availability of Vehicle Number Plates Following Recent...

In a statement released by the Ministry on Monday, September 2, 2024, they said that the suppliers ABS and Tumpeco have committed to airlifting new plates into the country by Wednesday, September 4, 2024

National News

KYABAZINGA HOSTS KING MSWATI III AT IGENGE PALACE TO...

King Mswati III of Eswatini, Swazland has made an honorable visit to the Busoga Kingdom, where he was welcomed by Kyabazinga King Nadiope IV and his wife, Inhebantu of Busoga, Jovia Mutesi.

Security

Don’t Bring Careerism in the Army—President Museveni to Commissioned...

"Part of the problem with Africans is that they look at the Army as a job. The Army is not a job; it’s an obligation to defend your country. When you are defending your country, it’s not a job. Don’t bring careerism in the Army. You have an obligation to defend the country."

Tourism